Michiel Huisman, most recognized for portraying Daario Naharis in Game of Thrones, is putting his Flatiron District Manhattan loft on the market for $3.3 million. This two-bedroom, two-bath co-op is a unique combination of pop culture lineage and New York historic real estate that inhabits a site that had earlier been a 1970s after-hours nightclub called Cobra’s Lair. The building is a cross street away from Andy Warhol’s Factory and has deep connections to the creative scene in downtown New York.
A Contemporary Renovation with Historic Elements
Huisman bought the unit in 2016 for $2.2 million and hired architect Elizabeth Roberts to redesign the unit. The bright, contemporary loft retains original elements, including seven oak framed windows that look onto Union Square Park. A pivot door in the far end of the living space, which measures 37 feet long, leads to the primary suite, which features a smart, sophisticated bathroom that includes a Zucchetti soaking tub and b/w tile. The primary suite also has a walk-in closet.
Near the entrance, the loft’s mezzanine was used for a guest room or creative studio space, with existing storage and concealed mechanicals below. The second bathroom shows a contrasting tone against the primary suite, with light pink onyx marble covering the sink and shower wall.
Light, Scale, and Design in the Flatiron District
Twelve-foot ceilings extend the openness of the living space, while built-in cabinetry runs the walls to keep the flow clean. The kitchen continues the elevated-yet-unassuming feel, anchored by large Calacatta Viola marble countertops and base; a PITT Cooking stove and Blue Star oven fit neatly into the minimalist region.
The loft is located inside of the neo-Gothic McIntyre Building, a co-op that offers character and scale at an inflection point of price access based on other price listings within the surrounding area. To give you an example, a neighborhood triplex with seven bedrooms went on the market last year for $30 million, and a local penthouse owned by Greg Carr, a philanthropist, was listed for $25 million with the anticipated sale proceeds labeled for further charitable ends in Africa.
Although Huisman owns and has also been a part of Dutch film and television, it feels like he is ready to turn the page on Flatiron. It is a rare opportunity for a buyer for its combination of cinematic history, architectural affluence and various social significance—and for someone who is interested in creating history, an opportunity to live in a property that has made headlines already.
